Virginia Beach Dept of Human Services -

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Virginia Beach Dept of Human Services
Virginia Beach Dept of Human Services
is located at 289 Independence Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA. 23462 and can be contacted by calling 757-385-0850. Virginia Beach Dept of Human Services offers treatment services for Prescription Drug Abuse, Alcoholism and Illicit Drug Addiction

Treatment Services Offered: Mental Balance Treatment Services, Outpatient Alcohol Treatment, Dual Diagnosis, Court Appointed Client Services, Hearing Impaired Clients, Spanish Speaking
Payment Options: Payment Assistance Through Medicaid, Medicare Assistance, Insurance - Private Pay, Insurance - Military, Self Pay, Sliding-Scale Fee

Among eighth graders, higher truancy rates were linked to greater rates of alcohol use in the past month.
Alcoholism increases one�''s risk for certain cancers, especially those of the throat, voice box (larynx), liver, colon, kidneys, rectum, and the esophagus.
Statistics show that of teens who admit to consuming alcohol, the majority of them got drunk within the previous month.
Is it okay to drink when pregnant? No. There is no safe level of alcohol use during pregnancy. Women who are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant should refrain from drinking alcohol. Several conditions, including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders have been linked to alcohol use during pregnancy. Women of child bearing age should also avoid binge drinking to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy and potential exposure of a developing fetus to alcohol.

For more information, visit www.drug-rehabs.org.